Item 8.01. Other Events

The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 8.01:

On June 25, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing the decision to recommence construction of the third 240C class jack-up drilling rig. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits Exhibit Number Exhibit Description 99.1 Press release of Rowan Companies, Inc. dated June 25, 2009